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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.58, 13,949.01 and 8,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.58, 13,949.01 and 8,635.14 is: 11,889.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.58 : 13,949.01 = 8,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.58/13,949.01 = 8,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.58x = 13,949.01 × 8,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.58x = 120,451,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,451,654.21/10,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,889.91

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